Unbranded Vintage Soprano Ukulele

A well-made unbranded vintage soprano ukulele from the early 20th century.

This unbranded vintage soprano ukulele is a beautifully made early-20th-century instrument, likely dating from the 1920s. While no maker’s stamp is present, the quality of materials and construction point firmly to a well-built workshop instrument rather than a budget or toy ukulele.

Constructed entirely from solid woods, with a maple body and neck and a rosewood fingerboard, this is a simple, traditional soprano with a sweet, responsive voice and a very appealing feel in the hands.

It is offered without speculative attribution and priced realistically, making it an ideal choice for someone who wants a genuine vintage ukulele to play and enjoy, rather than a name on a headstock.

This ukulele makes sense for a player who wants the character of a true vintage instrument, without paying a premium for branding or collectability.

  • All-solid wood construction is increasingly rare at this level

  • Light, responsive soprano tone with a sweet, traditional voice

  • Practical modern friction tuners fitted for everyday usability

  • Original wooden pegs retained and included separately for historical completeness

  • Supplied with a vintage hard case, adding both protection and value

Taken as a whole, this is an honest, well-made vintage soprano, sensibly priced and well suited to regular playing.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Instrument type: Soprano ukulele

  • Era: Circa 1920s

  • Construction: All solid wood

  • Top: Solid maple

  • Back & sides: Solid maple

  • Neck: Maple

  • Fingerboard: Rosewood with one mother of pearl dot position marker inlay

  • Frets: Brass (12 frets)

  • Nut: Ebony

  • Bridge: Mahogany

  • Soundhole detail: Single-ply internal binding

  • Tuners: Modern gold friction tuners (vintage-style non-slip type)

  • Original pegs: Original wooden friction pegs included separately

  • Finish: Deep mahogany-stained finish

  • Case: Vintage hard case

CONDITION:

Overall, this soprano ukulele is in good condition for an early-20th-century instrument.

The instrument shows expected signs of age and use, consistent with a genuine vintage piece, but remains structurally sound and fully playable. The solid maple body and neck are stable, and the ukulele retains a light, lively feel.

The replacement friction tuners function well and make the instrument far more practical for modern use. The original wooden pegs are retained and included with the instrument for completeness.

The ukulele has been professionally checked over and plays comfortably and reliably.

£150

CONTACT DETAILS: Alan Yates Music

PHONE: 07764 880016

EMAIL: contact@alanyatesmusic.co.uk

ITEM LOCATION/CARRIAGE: Happy to post if buyer covers postage (£20 - 24-hour tracked & signed for) or can collect from Blackpool. Insurance cover can also be arranged separately.

PAYMENT: Discuss with Alan Yates Music.

A bonny little vintage soprano ukulele with a sweet voice, an honest history, and no unnecessary claims — priced sensibly and ready to be played.